Missouri / Corrections
Agency file
The Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2025, this agency had 13,813 employees with median total compensation of $37,946; the highest distinct record was $189,788.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 13,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,946) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $65,027 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,794. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $441.2M — | 13,107 — | $35,992 — |
| 2024 | $474.5M ▲ 7.5% | 13,715 ▲ 4.6% | $36,729 ▲ 2.0% |
| 2025 | $495.4M ▲ 4.4% | 13,813 ▲ 0.7% | $37,946 ▲ 3.3% |
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Correctional Worker/Corrections
Raymond Hoffman is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,413.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Tiffany Smith is a Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,410.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Susannah Applebaum is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,409.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Loriann Houchen works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Loriann earned $21,409 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Robert Hayes works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Robert earned $21,406 in 2023.
Correctional Worker/Corrections
Fred Owase is a Correctional Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,396.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Melinda Colbert serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,386.
Stores/Warehouse Associate/Corrections
Daniel Pauley holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Associate at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,385.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jimmy Griffin holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,381.
Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections
Shawn Noland holds the role of Correctional Program Specialist at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,373.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Kevin Hyden works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Kevin earned $21,370 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Lydia Jenkins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,369.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cameron Mitchell is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,368.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
At Corrections, Jacob Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer within Shawnee Correctional Center (Vienna). Their 2025 pay totaled $21,365. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Corrections
Keith Young holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,364.
Administrative Support Clerk/Corrections
Lisa Tripp is a Administrative Support Clerk at Corrections. 2023 total compensation came to $21,356.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Cody Daise is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,351.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Cade Bohn holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,349.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
James Patterson is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,345.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
Rejeana Tolbert holds the role of Food Service Worker at Corrections. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,340.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Aliyah Bilal holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,335.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
At Corrections, Jacqueline Money serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,327.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Summer Stafford is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,321.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Elijah Pretsman is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,320.
Correctional Program Worker/Corrections
Danielle Durga is a Correctional Program Worker at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,312.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Thomas Ellington holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,306.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Daniel Podschun works as a Correctional Sergeant for Corrections. Daniel earned $21,299 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Kayla Distler works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Kayla earned $21,298 in 2025.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Claude Owen holds the role of Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,295.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Reeser holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,295.
Food Service Worker/Corrections
At Corrections, Trudy Harris serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,290.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Ricky Hopkins works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Ricky earned $21,289 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Lucy Wilson is a Administrative Support Assistant at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $21,287.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Raya serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,287.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Brandon Thomure is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,276.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Dena Bemboom works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Dena earned $21,274 in 2024.
Probation and Parole Officer/Corrections
Mandy Tompkins is a Probation and Parole Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,272.
Administrative Support Assistant/Corrections
Chalena Harbert works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Corrections. Chalena earned $21,266 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
William Harmon is a Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $21,263.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Corrections
At Corrections, Don Hassanabad serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,263.